Cortef Oral Suspension and Zyrtec-D

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: Oral Suspension
• Other Brand Names: Cortef, Colocort, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Solu-Cortef

Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that is used in the treatment of many different conditions, including allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, or lung disorders.

Hydrocortisone is also used to replace steroids in people with adrenal insufficiency (decreased production of natural steroids by the adrenal glands).

Hydrocortisone affects your immune system and is often used to treat certain blood cell disorders such as anemia (low red blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets).

Hydrocortisone is also used in the treatment of certain cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Hydrocortisone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: cetirizine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: All Day Allergy-D, Goodsense Cetirizine D-12 Hour, Zyrtec-D, KS Aller-Tec D-12, Wal-Zyr D, Allergy D-12, Allergy Relief Nasal Decongestant, Leader Allergy Relief D

Cetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Zyrtec-D is a combination medicine used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as nasal and sinus congestion, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.

Zyrtec-D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.